Burns
Learn how to help someone who has a burn.
Learning objectives
- Learn how to recognise when someone has a burn
- Learn the key action to help when someone has a burn
- Practise applying the key action to a known situation in a role play
- Share something creative to inform others how they can help someone who has a burn
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Sam is at her friend’s house for a summer party. She gets burned by flames from the barbeque and her friends act quickly to help her.
nextHow quickly do you think we should get a burn under cold running water?
Why is it important to cool a burn?
What is the minimum amount of time we need to cool a burn for?
Take action: If someone has a burn, cool the burn under running water for at least 10 minutes.
Start OverClick on the link below to read the film transcript.
What to do if someone burns themselves
Step 1.
They may have touched something hot and their skin might be red, painful and may have blisters.
Step 2.
Cool the burn under cold running water for at least twenty minutes.
Step 3.
After the burn has been cooled, cover it with cling film or a clean plastic bag.
Step 4.
Call 999 if you think the burn is serious. Get medical advice if you're not sure or a child has been burned.
Can you help someone who has a burn?
Learn
These activities help young people learn what to do when someone has a burn.
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Practise
These activities help young people practise how to help someone who has a burn.
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First aid skill - practise activity ideas
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Practise role play
Share and remember
These activities help young people to remember the key actions and share their knowledge with others.
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